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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1970
Page
6
The court appointed a Weimar constable and called for car bids to cover four libraries and four fire departments in the county at Columbus, Weimer, Garwood, and Eagle Lake. Contracts secure annual $1,000 for each library and fire department, with bond for Sam Hurd in Precinct 2.
Court approves dedication of a new county road of about three miles in the Sheridan area. The project crosses private lands, will ease local access, and involves construction through parcels impacted by the route. Residents express concerns over noise and housing. commissioners favor rapid progress over delays.
County officials refuse free food program, undecided on welfare aid and court action. Officials report eight counties spurning aid while some residents depend on municipal welfare, and local agencies face funding and compliance questions.
A private after hours appointment is offered to view beautiful diamond wedding ring sets. The exhibitor is Ean Lake Drags located near CR 42502 with a wide line range of ring styles available by appointment.
M L Briscoe of Eagle Lake was elected president of the Colorado County Texas Exes Association in Columbus last week. James Roger of Weimar was named vice president and Mrs R R Wells Jr of Eagle Lake became secretary and treasurer. The meeting at the Raymonda home featured a social hour and dinner. John Mike Quinn, UT News Service director, spoke at the Independence Day gathering. A committee was formed to select annual scholarships for local high school seniors planning to attend the University of Texas.
Ronel Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Ropel M Roberts of Eagle Lake was elected President of the Sophomore Class at Wharton County Junior College in a runoff election held March 4. He is a 1968 Eagle Lake High School graduate on a two year scholarship and active in Pioneer Aggie Rodeo Club Rotary and Who's Who among Students.
The Mamie Doyle Wesleyan Service Guild will meet in the Dolly Memorial Church parlor on Thursday night March 2 with Mrs Edith Duty as hostess. About 40 members are expected to attend. Eagle Lake Drugs offers a around the clock prescription service at CE 4-2502.
Miss Candy Farris hosted twelve Eagle Lake Senior Class graduates at a March 6 luncheon. Guests included Vicki Sanders Kay Beth Brunner Jane Wells Janice Scott Janet Frika Pam Davison Lyle Derrick Julie Everit Donna Black Wendy Spell Karla Austin and Patricia Tate. Tables featured orange carnation centerpieces orange napkins and school colors with corsages and place cards. A three cup salad plate served chicken salad seafood salad and fruit with romaine and dessert.
Colorado County Commissioners in regular session approved a new 36 inch gas pipeline crossing from New Braunfels to Katy. Intertex Gas Company of Houston proposed crossings along seven county roads in Rocky Hill and Frelsburg areas with depth rules and casing sizes set.
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